Yarra Valley 19 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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United Petroleum BM56 Handicap 1209m Track: Good 4 Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.10) |
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Strong tempo, primarily from Talladega Girl and Doubt In The Sky. TALLADEGA GIRL (9) returned from a break and led throughout for a strong win. Carries the same weight here after the claim and fitter again. Has good upside and is expected to take catching. ASMITA (14) was good fresh when runner-up then was not too far away but failed to threaten in the latest. Has a much better gate this time though and is capable of sharp improvement. FLITGROVE (6) resumed from a long break with a close-up fifth. Tough draw to overcome but strips fitter and well placed this level. INTIMEOFNEED (12) was another who ran well two back then disappointed last time. That has been a strong form race though and a senior rider goes on this time. Can bounce back. DOUBT IN THE SKY (10) is a progressive filly who was placed fresh then scored her maiden win last time. Up a notch here but improving with each run and can measure up again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Talladega Girl.
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GYMKHANA
ANGUS TOWNLEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Bairnsdale Bm58 August 12 over 1600m slow track defeating Pro Aussie carrying 58kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Geelong Bm58 June 5 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Ballynacally with 57.5kg at $16. Fitter for two trials and can run a race at odds. |
7 HAYLEY SPITSE |
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SUPERSET
SHAWN MATHRICK 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), P Gibbs, G V Morris, Mrs J Jackson, G B Jackson, N R Proud, M J Nutt, F J Gallagher, Mrs J A Gallagher, A P Cutajar, P M Warne & B A Mathrick Last start second last of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on December 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mometz carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 12 at Mornington Cg&E Bm62 on November 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rosa Aotearoa with 61kg at $26. Has the ability and figures to feature but needs to find best. |
3 J MASKIELL |
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| 3 | 6487x |
JUSTDOIT
LUKE OLIVER 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 62.0KG D G Laity, Mrs N L Laity, M C Muir, T W Harbinson, D N Howard, L F Oliver & S K McNamara Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Seymour Bm64 August 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 59kg at $9.50. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Echuca Bm64 June 22 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Tapo with 58kg at $17. Goes very well fresh and worth keeping safe. |
4 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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MAGIC DRUM
KASEY WILSON 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs K L Wilson Most recently won by 3 len at Stony Creek Cg&E 0 - 56 December 7 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Stewart with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Traralgon Cg&E 0 - 56 on November 1 over 1430m, 2 len behind Ze Bee Nine carrying 60kg at $5.50. Easy winner latest on rain affected track and with more weight will need to improve again. |
5 NEIL FARLEY |
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ZOUSINGER
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 4YO BAY MARE 62.0KG S P Nichols, A M & B S Racing (Mgr: B S Ong Tan), G W Davis, P M Schols, Mrs M J Barton, J L Barton, I F Foster, Ms B Mogg, Ms J G Sheldrake, R J Atchison, P B O'kane, A Petrovic & T B B Racing 3 (Mgr: T Blum) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 September 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Count Of Anjou carrying 60.5kg at $8. Previously first up; second of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 April 12 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Croatian Art carrying 55kg at $9.50. Will take great benefit from this run. |
9 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 6 | 179x5 |
FLITGROVE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Balmoyne Racing (Mgr: K Spencer), Dr S P De Graaff, Mrs D L Young, R J Wilkins, M G Hinds, B J Symes, Peter And The Monkeys (Mgr: L C Sinclair), She Reigns (Mgr: J G Sawford), She Reigns No 2 (Mgr: J G Sawford) & M C M Racing (Mgr: D Mogg) Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Turn Up The Night with 61kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Benalla Bm64 on April 14 over 1206m, 1.0 len behind Rocket Tiger carrying 53.5kg at $3.90. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat despite the draw. |
11 CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD |
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PRANCING QUEEN
MICHAEL HUGLIN 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Menage a Charge Pty Ltd, A Black, Three Brothers, E K Greig, G D Bullock, J T Sullivan, J Blackburn, J P Bonnici, J McLean, L McKenzie, M & G Racing, M E Holloway, M Wilson, M Platt, N Thomas, Miss N Fletcher, P Whelan, Mrs S Miller & Newbro Racing Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Diamond Indaruf carrying 57.5kg at $71. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track 0 - 58 February 22 over 1200m defeating Fugacity carrying 57.5kg at $5. Hard to beat. |
14 K JENNINGS |
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HI TIAGO
YOSHITOMO SHIMA 5YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG R C Ilitch, S L Mellor, G T Whitchurch, P Graybrook, J Graybrook, Ms S Iwamatsu, K Mizuguchi, Mrs M Shima, Y Shima & G Shaw Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by a neck at Dunkeld 4yo+ Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Redemption Time with 57.5kg at $2.60. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 1200m, long-neck behind Turn Up The Night carrying 60kg at $21. Racing well and worth including. |
10 FRED W KERSLEY |
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TALLADEGA GIRL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BROWN FILLY 60.0KG Mailbag Talladega, Mailbag '22 Fillies, M Dickens, B Hurst, S Smith, W Balke, M Hanly, C Miller, P Terzis, D Rayner, Last Five Percent, C Galliott, J Hong, Beaches Racing No 12, A Steen, B Wilson, F Gerdtz, C Durston, Monty's Spirit & LP Racers Third race start. First start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1113m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lamassu carrying 56kg at $4.40. Returned from break won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1200m defeating Blankfield carrying 56kg at $9. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat again. |
5 BREE TEMPLE |
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DOUBT IN THE SKY
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt) Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Heartattack Jack carrying 55kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len at Dunkeld Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Kentucky Women with 57kg at $3.40. Progressive filly who can measure up again. |
6 J NOONAN |
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FORTYFOUR MAGNUM
LINDSEY SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG L Smith, C M Wells, Ms J Patoir, J A Farac, A Farac, Mrs R E Smith, Ms F T Daly, Miss I J Anderson, Mrs L M Blackmore, Ms D Conquit, Mrs C Higgs, Ms K Britton, Mrs J M O'Connor, Mrs P J Matthews, M R Stewart, Mrs J M Leahy, Mrs R P Sutherland, Mrs T Rooney & Mrs A J Mccorkell Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Ballarat Bm62 on November 20 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Night Flash with 55.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Kyneton Bm62 on December 11 over 1103m, 5 len behind Viasain carrying 57kg at $13. Key chance and expected to run well. |
13 FRED W KERSLEY |
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INTIMEOFNEED
DENNIS JULIUS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Mrs V M Pascoe, T R Pascoe, Mrs J Cunningham, A Cunningham, P J Bow, C W Julius, W Jones, M A Bell, T G Beaton, Mrs S L Roderick, P J Julius, M Smith, Mrs J Smith, D Young, Mrs M W Julius & B Polley Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Ararat Bm56 on November 25 over 1300m, 7 len behind Vaderlee with 60kg at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on November 10 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Power Cable carrying 60kg at $4.40. Disappointing last time but would go close on the run prior. |
8 LACHLAN KING |
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SMALL TOWN HERO
BRETT CONLON 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P G McGuinness, N Parker, R C Starkins, P G Leonard, K W Thompson, R E Pagey, Miss L Schirmer, M P Conlon, D J Conlin, Mrs L Collinson, L M Conlon, G L Peters & B M Conlon Second run back. First-up after 13 months second last of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 on November 30 over 1100m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Magnabelle Royale with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Geelong Mcc Heat (Qc) on October 23 2024 over 1500m, 6 len behind Oh Too Good carrying 54kg at $101. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
2 J NOONAN |
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ASMITA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), P J Spencer, Mrs J A Webb, H C Webb, Ms J A Barnes, P Caruso, M L Simpson, B Clarke, N Fairley, R A James, M J Bishop, J Brown, Stable Financial (Mgr: A M Tims), Carried Forward Losses (Mgr: N McCleery) & Escaka (Mgr: F P Merlino) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Moe Bm66 Hcp on November 16 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Speir carrying 54.5kg at $13. Second-up 7th of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on December 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Diamond Indaruf with 59.5kg at $2.50. Much better drawn this time and capable of sharp improvement. |
1 LINDA MEECH |
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